EP3553447B1 - Heat augmentation features in a cast heat exchanger - Google Patents
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- a plate fin heat exchanger includes adjacent flow paths that transfer heat from a hot flow to a cooling flow.
- the flow paths are defined by a combination of plates and fins that are arranged to transfer heat from one flow to another flow.
- the plates and fins are created from sheet metal material brazed together to define the different flow paths. Thermal gradients present in the sheet material create stresses that can be very high in certain locations. Increasing temperatures and pressures can result in stresses on the structure that can exceed material and assembly capabilities.
- Turbine engine manufactures utilize heat exchangers throughout the engine to cool and condition airflow for cooling and other operational needs. Improvements to turbine engines have enabled increases in operational temperatures and pressures. The increases in temperatures and pressures improve engine efficiency but also increase demands on all engine components including heat exchangers.
- Turbine engine manufacturers continue to seek further improvements to engine performance including improvements to thermal, transfer and propulsive efficiencies.
- a similar prior art plate heat exchanger is disclosed in DE 102 12 799 C1 .
- a prior art intercooler header with reinforcement plates is disclosed in JP 2011 133198 A .
- a featured embodiment of a cast plate heat exchanger assembly includes a cast plate including a plate portion defining a plurality of internal passages. A plurality of fin portions extend from the plate portion. First augmentation structures are disposed on surfaces of the fin portions for conditioning cooling airflow to enhance transfer of thermal energy.
- a channel bottom is bounded by at least two of the plurality of fin portions and the first augmentation structures are further disposed on the channel bottom.
- the first augmentation structures are disposed on both the channel bottom and sides of the fin portions.
- the plurality of internal passages includes second augmentation structures that are an integral part of the plate portion.
- At least one of the first augmentation structures and the second augmentation structures include trip strips.
- the trip strips are orientated in one of an angled pattern, a chevron patter and a w-shaped pattern.
- At least one of the first augmentation structures and the second augmentation structures include one of dimples, depressions and pedestals.
- an inlet manifold and an outlet manifold are disposed on opposite ends of the cast plate and are in fluid communication with the plurality of internal passages. At least one of the inlet manifold and the outlet manifold include augmentation structures.
- the plate portion, the fin portions and the first augmentation features are portions of a single unitary part.
- a cast plate heat exchanger assembly in another featured embodiment, includes a cast plate including a plate portion defining a plurality of internal passages. A plurality of fin portions extend from the plate portion. First means for thermal energy transfer are disposed on surfaces of the fin portions for conditioning cooling airflow to enhance transfer of thermal energy.
- a channel bottom is bounded by at least two of the plurality of fin portions and the first means for thermal energy transfer are further disposed on the channel bottom.
- the plurality of internal passages include a second means for thermal energy transfer that are an integral part of the plate portion.
- an inlet manifold and an outlet manifold are disposed on opposite ends of the cast plate and in fluid communication with the plurality of internal passages. At least one of the inlet manifold and the outlet manifold include a means for thermal energy transfer.
- the plate portion, fin portions and the first means for thermal energy transfer are portions of a single unitary part.
- a method of assembling a cast plate heat exchanger includes forming a cast plate including a plate portion defining a plurality of internal passages. A plurality of fin portions are formed extending from the plate portion. First augmentation structures disposed on surfaces of the fin portions are formed for conditioning cooling airflow to enhance transfer of thermal energy.
- cast plate, plurality of fin portions and first augmentation features are formed as single unitary cast structure.
- a channel bottom is formed bounded by at least two of the plurality of fin portions and forming the first augmentation structures to be disposed on the channel bottom.
- the first augmentation structures are formed on both the channel bottom and sides of the fin portions.
- second augmentation structures are formed on walls of the plurality of internal passages.
- At least one of the first augmentation structures and the second augmentation structures are formed as trip strips.
- the trip strips are formed in an orientation as one of an angled pattern, a chevron patter and a w-shaped pattern.
- At least one of the first augmentation structures and the second augmentation structures include one of dimples, depressions and pedestals.
- an example heat exchanger assembly 10 is schematically shown and includes a plurality of plate assemblies 12 disposed between an inlet manifold 14 and an outlet manifold 16.
- a hot airflow 18 is introduced through the inlet manifold 14 and flows through the plurality of plate assemblies 12.
- Each of the plate assemblies 12 define a plurality of passages for the hot airflow 18.
- a cooling airflow 20 flows through against outer surfaces of each of the plate assemblies 12. The cooling airflow 20 removes thermal energy within the plate assembly 12 from the hot airflow 18.
- each of the example plate assemblies 12 are cast structures that include features for enhancing heat transfer from the hot flow 18 to the cooling flow 20.
- the example plate assembly 12 includes a top surface 22, a bottom surface 24, an inlet face 26, and an outlet face 28. It should be appreciated that the top surface 22 and the bottom surface 24 in the disclosed example plate assembly 12 are substantially identical. Moreover, the inlet face 26 and the outlet face 28 are also substantially identical to provide a symmetrical plate with a plurality of passages 34 that extend from the inlet face 26 to the outlet face 28. Moreover, although described by way of example as top, bottom, inlet and outlet, such descriptions are by way of example and to indicate a relative position and are not meant to be limiting.
- the top surface 22 and the bottom surface 24 include a plurality of fins 36 that define cooling channels 38 for the cooling flow 20.
- Each of the cooling channels 38 include a channel bottom 40 and a plurality of augmentation features such as trip strips.
- the trip strips are walls that extend from the heat transfer surfaces into the flow to disrupt flow in a manner that enhances thermal transfer.
- Incoming cooling airflow 20 first contacts both the top and bottom surfaces 22, 24 at the leading edge 30 of each of the channels 38. The cooling airflow 20 then accepts heat through the surfaces provided in the channels 38 and the fins 36 and exits the trailing edge 32 of the plate assembly 12.
- each of the plurality of channels 38 is bounded by fins 36.
- Each of the fins 36 include side walls 44. Augmentation features such as trip strips 42 illustrated in this example embodiment disrupt a thermal boundary layer to enhance transfer thermal energy.
- the trip strips 42 are walls that extend outward into the flow and are integral features of the channel bottom 40 and side walls 44.
- each of the channels 38 includes a schematic representation of different augmentation structures that can be utilized within the bounds and scope of this disclosure to enhance thermal transfer.
- one of the channels 38 includes trip strips 42 that are walls that extend outward into the cooling airflow 20 from the channel bottom 40 and sidewalls 44.
- the example trip strips 42 include a generally W-shape on the channel bottom 40 and extend up the side walls 44 of each of the fins 36.
- Another channel 38 includes trip strips 46 that are walls that extend upward from the channel bottom 40 in a generally x-shaped patterns.
- Another channel 38 includes trip strips 48 and include walls in another generally x-shaped pattern along the channel bottom 40 bounded by the fins 36.
- the walls of any of the trip strips 42, 46, and 48 can be the same thickness, or may vary in thickness depending on localized thermal conduction requirements.
- Another channel 38 includes trip strips 50 that illustrate another version of walls generally arranged in an x-shaped pattern to disrupt laminar flow through the channels 38 bounded by the fins 36.
- Trip strip thermal transfer augmentation features 52 and 54 include walls arranged generally in chevron shapes that are either directed towards or against incoming flow to further condition and change flow characteristics within each of the channels to enhance remote transfer.
- Thermal transfer augmentation trip strips 56 include walls that extend into the flow from the channel bottom 40 that are arranged substantially perpendicular to flow.
- the perpendicular orientation of the trip strips 56 is an example of wall structures that could be utilized within the scope of this disclosure to disrupt flow to enhance thermal transfer.
- Another example augmentation feature includes pedestals 58 that extend into the flow from the channel bottom 40 and side walls 44.
- the pedestals 58 may be arranged in an alternating fashion as illustrated as well as other orientations intended to disrupt flow and improve thermal transfer.
- Thermal transfer augmentation structures 60 and 62 illustrate different examples that can condition flow.
- grooves 60 and depressions 62 are provided on both the channel bottom 40 and side walls 44.
- the grooves 60 and depressions 62 are disclosed examples of structures other than trip strips that enhances thermal transfer by inducing different flow properties onto the relevant flow.
- the grooves 60 and depressions 62 can be on either the channel bottom 40, the side walls 44 or both within the scope of this disclosure.
- each of the augmentation structures illustrated in Figure 5 could be utilized on any of the surfaces of the plate assembly 12.
- the augmentation structure could be utilized in different combinations.
- the augmentation structures are illustrated on the outer surface to condition the cooling flow between adjacent fins 36. Augmentation features such as those disclosed in Figure 5 are also contemplated for use on inner surfaces. It should be understood that the disclosed augmentation structures illustrated in Figure 5 are provided by way of example and other structures, features, and orientations of augmentation structures to improve thermal transfer, are within the scope and contemplation of this disclosure.
- an example passage 34 is schematically illustrated to demonstrate that augmentation features 86 are also provided within internal passages 34 to further disrupt the hot flow 18.
- the example augmentation features 86 are trip strips disposed on surfaces 82, 84, and 80 of the passage 34.
- the example trip strips 86 are orientated transverse to flow and the longitudinal length of the passage 34.
- different orientations and structures of augmentation features could be utilized within the scope and contemplation of this disclosure. Disruption of the different flows disrupts the laminar thermal layer along the sides and edges of the passages 34 to enhance thermal transfer.
- trip strips 86 are arranged according to a density that varies relative to a distance from the inlet face 26. As appreciated, the hottest of the hot flow 18 is present at the inlet face 26 before substantially any thermal transfer to the plate. The reduced density near an inlet face 26 enables control and definition of thermal gradients that can be tailored to reduce mechanical stresses.
- the density of trip strips 86 increases in the direction indicated by arrow 88 away from the inlet face 26. It should be appreciated that the density or a number of augmentation features over a specific length or surface of a cooling channel or passage, can be manipulated and adjusted to accommodate and provide a substantial uniform thermal gradient within surfaces and in areas of each plate portion. The densities may be utilized to tailor and modify stresses that are encountered due to the differences in temperature between the cooling airflow 20 and the hot airflow 18 that can generate non-uniform thermal gradients that increase stresses within the plate assembly.
- FIG. 8 another example plate assembly 70 is shown that includes a plurality of plate portions 78 that extend between a common inlet face 74 and outlet face 76.
- Each of the plate portions 78 define a plurality of passages 72 therethrough for the hot flow 18. Cooling air flows over top and bottom surfaces of the plate portion 78 within spaces 90 defined between the plate portions 78.
- fins 92 within each of the spaces 90 extend outward and in an alternating fashion with one fin 92 extending upward from a bottom plate portion 78, the next fin 92 extending downward from an upper plate portion 78 and a further fin extending upward from the bottom plate portion 78. Accordingly, the spaces 90 include heat transfer augmentation features for each adjacent plate portion 78.
- the example space 90 is illustrated in an enlarged perspective view and includes the fins 92 with augmentation structures 94.
- the augmentation structures 94 are walls that extend perpendicular to the channel bottom 40 and the sides of fins 92.
- the fins 92 extend from adjacent plate portions 78 and include augmentation features 94.
- another example augmentation structure is a groove 96 disposed in the fins 92 and also may be provided in the channel bottoms within the spaces 90.
- the grooves 96 can be disposed much like the walls 94 illustrated in the previous figure.
- the grooves 96 can be provided on either outer or inner surfaces of the plate assembly 70 or 12 to provide and enhance thermal transfer.
- the example plate assemblies 12 and 70 are cast plates that are single unitary structures. Moreover, the plate assemblies 12 and 70 may also be cast as separate cast portions that are latter assembled. The casting process enables the formation of relatively complex augmentation features on thermal transfer surfaces that otherwise may not be practical.
- the materials and casting processes utilized to form the cast plate assemblies 12, 70 can be of any known casting technique including equiaxed and directional solidification casting.
- the disclosed examples of a cast plate assembly include augmentation structures on any surface to disrupt laminar thermal flow to enhance thermal transfer.
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- A plate fin heat exchanger includes adjacent flow paths that transfer heat from a hot flow to a cooling flow. The flow paths are defined by a combination of plates and fins that are arranged to transfer heat from one flow to another flow. The plates and fins are created from sheet metal material brazed together to define the different flow paths. Thermal gradients present in the sheet material create stresses that can be very high in certain locations. Increasing temperatures and pressures can result in stresses on the structure that can exceed material and assembly capabilities.
- Turbine engine manufactures utilize heat exchangers throughout the engine to cool and condition airflow for cooling and other operational needs. Improvements to turbine engines have enabled increases in operational temperatures and pressures. The increases in temperatures and pressures improve engine efficiency but also increase demands on all engine components including heat exchangers.
- Turbine engine manufacturers continue to seek further improvements to engine performance including improvements to thermal, transfer and propulsive efficiencies.
- A prior art plate heat exchanger and method of assembling the same is disclosed in
EP 0 248 222 A2 . This document discloses an extruded or drawn cooling tube having a plurality of internal passages and fins extending from the tube, wherein knobs are formed on a surface between the fins. - A similar prior art plate heat exchanger is disclosed in
DE 102 12 799 C1 . A prior art intercooler header with reinforcement plates is disclosed inJP 2011 133198 A - A featured embodiment of a cast plate heat exchanger assembly includes a cast plate including a plate portion defining a plurality of internal passages. A plurality of fin portions extend from the plate portion. First augmentation structures are disposed on surfaces of the fin portions for conditioning cooling airflow to enhance transfer of thermal energy.
- In another embodiment according to the previous embodiment, a channel bottom is bounded by at least two of the plurality of fin portions and the first augmentation structures are further disposed on the channel bottom.
- In another embodiment according to any of the previous embodiments, the first augmentation structures are disposed on both the channel bottom and sides of the fin portions.
- In another embodiment according to any of the previous embodiments, the plurality of internal passages includes second augmentation structures that are an integral part of the plate portion.
- In another embodiment according to any of the previous embodiments, at least one of the first augmentation structures and the second augmentation structures include trip strips.
- In another embodiment according to any of the previous embodiments, the trip strips are orientated in one of an angled pattern, a chevron patter and a w-shaped pattern.
- In another embodiment according to any of the previous embodiments, at least one of the first augmentation structures and the second augmentation structures include one of dimples, depressions and pedestals.
- In another embodiment according to any of the previous embodiments, an inlet manifold and an outlet manifold are disposed on opposite ends of the cast plate and are in fluid communication with the plurality of internal passages. At least one of the inlet manifold and the outlet manifold include augmentation structures.
- In another embodiment according to any of the previous embodiments, the plate portion, the fin portions and the first augmentation features are portions of a single unitary part.
- In another featured embodiment, a cast plate heat exchanger assembly includes a cast plate including a plate portion defining a plurality of internal passages. A plurality of fin portions extend from the plate portion. First means for thermal energy transfer are disposed on surfaces of the fin portions for conditioning cooling airflow to enhance transfer of thermal energy.
- In another embodiment according to the previous embodiment, a channel bottom is bounded by at least two of the plurality of fin portions and the first means for thermal energy transfer are further disposed on the channel bottom.
- In another embodiment according to any of the previous embodiments, the plurality of internal passages include a second means for thermal energy transfer that are an integral part of the plate portion.
- In another embodiment according to any of the previous embodiments, an inlet manifold and an outlet manifold are disposed on opposite ends of the cast plate and in fluid communication with the plurality of internal passages. At least one of the inlet manifold and the outlet manifold include a means for thermal energy transfer.
- In another embodiment according to any of the previous embodiments, the plate portion, fin portions and the first means for thermal energy transfer are portions of a single unitary part.
- In another featured embodiment, a method of assembling a cast plate heat exchanger includes forming a cast plate including a plate portion defining a plurality of internal passages. A plurality of fin portions are formed extending from the plate portion. First augmentation structures disposed on surfaces of the fin portions are formed for conditioning cooling airflow to enhance transfer of thermal energy.
- In another embodiment according to the previous embodiment, cast plate, plurality of fin portions and first augmentation features are formed as single unitary cast structure.
- In another embodiment according to any of the previous embodiments, a channel bottom is formed bounded by at least two of the plurality of fin portions and forming the first augmentation structures to be disposed on the channel bottom.
- In another embodiment according to any of the previous embodiments, the first augmentation structures are formed on both the channel bottom and sides of the fin portions.
- In another embodiment according to any of the previous embodiments, second augmentation structures are formed on walls of the plurality of internal passages.
- In another embodiment according to any of the previous embodiments, at least one of the first augmentation structures and the second augmentation structures are formed as trip strips. The trip strips are formed in an orientation as one of an angled pattern, a chevron patter and a w-shaped pattern.
- In another embodiment according to any of the previous embodiments, at least one of the first augmentation structures and the second augmentation structures include one of dimples, depressions and pedestals.
- In another embodiment according to any of the previous embodiments, forming augmentation structures on at least one of an inlet manifold and an outlet manifold and attaching the inlet manifold and outlet manifold to opposite ends of the plate portion in fluid communication with the plurality of internal passages.
- Although the different examples have the specific components shown in the illustrations, embodiments of this disclosure are not limited to those particular combinations. It is possible to use some of the components or features from one of the examples in combination with features or components from another one of the examples.
- These and other features disclosed herein can be best understood from the following specification and drawings, the following of which is a brief description.
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Figure 1 is a perspective view of an example heat exchanger assembly. -
Figure 2 is a perspective view of an example cast plate assembly. -
Figure 3 is a perspective view of a portion of the example plate assembly. -
Figure 4 is a side view of the example plate assembly. -
Figure 5 is a schematic view of augmentation features integrated into the example plate assembly. -
Figure 6 is a perspective view of an example internal passage. -
Figure 7 is a schematic view of a portion of an example internal passage. -
Figure 8 is a perspective view of another example plate assembly. -
Figure 9 is a perspective view of a portion of an example cooling channel -
Figure 10 is schematic view of a portion of an example augmentation feature on a surface of the plate assembly. - Referring to
Figure 1 , an exampleheat exchanger assembly 10 is schematically shown and includes a plurality ofplate assemblies 12 disposed between an inlet manifold 14 and anoutlet manifold 16. Ahot airflow 18 is introduced through the inlet manifold 14 and flows through the plurality ofplate assemblies 12. Each of theplate assemblies 12 define a plurality of passages for thehot airflow 18. Acooling airflow 20 flows through against outer surfaces of each of theplate assemblies 12. The coolingairflow 20 removes thermal energy within theplate assembly 12 from thehot airflow 18. - Referring to
Figure 2 with continued reference toFigure 1 , each of theexample plate assemblies 12 are cast structures that include features for enhancing heat transfer from thehot flow 18 to thecooling flow 20. Theexample plate assembly 12 includes atop surface 22, abottom surface 24, aninlet face 26, and anoutlet face 28. It should be appreciated that thetop surface 22 and thebottom surface 24 in the disclosedexample plate assembly 12 are substantially identical. Moreover, theinlet face 26 and theoutlet face 28 are also substantially identical to provide a symmetrical plate with a plurality ofpassages 34 that extend from theinlet face 26 to theoutlet face 28. Moreover, although described by way of example as top, bottom, inlet and outlet, such descriptions are by way of example and to indicate a relative position and are not meant to be limiting. - The
top surface 22 and thebottom surface 24 include a plurality offins 36 that define coolingchannels 38 for thecooling flow 20. Each of thecooling channels 38 include achannel bottom 40 and a plurality of augmentation features such as trip strips. The trip strips are walls that extend from the heat transfer surfaces into the flow to disrupt flow in a manner that enhances thermal transfer.Incoming cooling airflow 20, first contacts both the top andbottom surfaces leading edge 30 of each of thechannels 38. The coolingairflow 20 then accepts heat through the surfaces provided in thechannels 38 and thefins 36 and exits the trailingedge 32 of theplate assembly 12. - Referring to
Figure 3 with continued reference toFigure 2 , each of the plurality ofchannels 38 is bounded byfins 36. Each of thefins 36 includeside walls 44. Augmentation features such as trip strips 42 illustrated in this example embodiment disrupt a thermal boundary layer to enhance transfer thermal energy. In the example disclosed inFigure 3 , the trip strips 42 are walls that extend outward into the flow and are integral features of thechannel bottom 40 andside walls 44. - Referring to
Figures 4 and 5 with continued reference toFigure 3 , theexample plate assembly 12 is shown in a side view to illustrate thechannels 38 bounded on each side by thefins 36. In the example illustrated inFigures 4 and 5 , each of thechannels 38 includes a schematic representation of different augmentation structures that can be utilized within the bounds and scope of this disclosure to enhance thermal transfer. - In this example, one of the
channels 38 includes trip strips 42 that are walls that extend outward into the coolingairflow 20 from thechannel bottom 40 andsidewalls 44. The example trip strips 42 include a generally W-shape on thechannel bottom 40 and extend up theside walls 44 of each of thefins 36. - Another
channel 38 includes trip strips 46 that are walls that extend upward from the channel bottom 40 in a generally x-shaped patterns. Anotherchannel 38 includes trip strips 48 and include walls in another generally x-shaped pattern along the channel bottom 40 bounded by thefins 36. The walls of any of the trip strips 42, 46, and 48 can be the same thickness, or may vary in thickness depending on localized thermal conduction requirements. - Another
channel 38 includes trip strips 50 that illustrate another version of walls generally arranged in an x-shaped pattern to disrupt laminar flow through thechannels 38 bounded by thefins 36. - Trip strip thermal transfer augmentation features 52 and 54 include walls arranged generally in chevron shapes that are either directed towards or against incoming flow to further condition and change flow characteristics within each of the channels to enhance remote transfer.
- Thermal transfer augmentation trip strips 56 include walls that extend into the flow from the channel bottom 40 that are arranged substantially perpendicular to flow. The perpendicular orientation of the trip strips 56 is an example of wall structures that could be utilized within the scope of this disclosure to disrupt flow to enhance thermal transfer.
- Another example augmentation feature includes
pedestals 58 that extend into the flow from thechannel bottom 40 andside walls 44. Thepedestals 58 may be arranged in an alternating fashion as illustrated as well as other orientations intended to disrupt flow and improve thermal transfer. - Thermal
transfer augmentation structures grooves 60 anddepressions 62 are provided on both thechannel bottom 40 andside walls 44. Thegrooves 60 anddepressions 62 are disclosed examples of structures other than trip strips that enhances thermal transfer by inducing different flow properties onto the relevant flow. Thegrooves 60 anddepressions 62 can be on either thechannel bottom 40, theside walls 44 or both within the scope of this disclosure. - It should be appreciated that each of the augmentation structures illustrated in
Figure 5 could be utilized on any of the surfaces of theplate assembly 12. Moreover, the augmentation structure could be utilized in different combinations. In the illustrated example, the augmentation structures are illustrated on the outer surface to condition the cooling flow betweenadjacent fins 36. Augmentation features such as those disclosed inFigure 5 are also contemplated for use on inner surfaces. It should be understood that the disclosed augmentation structures illustrated inFigure 5 are provided by way of example and other structures, features, and orientations of augmentation structures to improve thermal transfer, are within the scope and contemplation of this disclosure. - Referring to
Figures 6 and 7 , anexample passage 34 is schematically illustrated to demonstrate that augmentation features 86 are also provided withininternal passages 34 to further disrupt thehot flow 18. The example augmentation features 86 are trip strips disposed onsurfaces passage 34. The example trip strips 86 are orientated transverse to flow and the longitudinal length of thepassage 34. Moreover, different orientations and structures of augmentation features could be utilized within the scope and contemplation of this disclosure. Disruption of the different flows disrupts the laminar thermal layer along the sides and edges of thepassages 34 to enhance thermal transfer. - Additionally, the trip strips 86 are arranged according to a density that varies relative to a distance from the
inlet face 26. As appreciated, the hottest of thehot flow 18 is present at theinlet face 26 before substantially any thermal transfer to the plate. The reduced density near aninlet face 26 enables control and definition of thermal gradients that can be tailored to reduce mechanical stresses. - The density of trip strips 86 increases in the direction indicated by
arrow 88 away from theinlet face 26. It should be appreciated that the density or a number of augmentation features over a specific length or surface of a cooling channel or passage, can be manipulated and adjusted to accommodate and provide a substantial uniform thermal gradient within surfaces and in areas of each plate portion. The densities may be utilized to tailor and modify stresses that are encountered due to the differences in temperature between the coolingairflow 20 and thehot airflow 18 that can generate non-uniform thermal gradients that increase stresses within the plate assembly. - Referring to
Figure 8 , anotherexample plate assembly 70 is shown that includes a plurality ofplate portions 78 that extend between acommon inlet face 74 andoutlet face 76. Each of theplate portions 78 define a plurality ofpassages 72 therethrough for thehot flow 18. Cooling air flows over top and bottom surfaces of theplate portion 78 withinspaces 90 defined between theplate portions 78. - Referring to
Figures 9 with continued reference toFigure 10 ,fins 92 within each of thespaces 90 extend outward and in an alternating fashion with onefin 92 extending upward from abottom plate portion 78, thenext fin 92 extending downward from anupper plate portion 78 and a further fin extending upward from thebottom plate portion 78. Accordingly, thespaces 90 include heat transfer augmentation features for eachadjacent plate portion 78. - The
example space 90 is illustrated in an enlarged perspective view and includes thefins 92 withaugmentation structures 94. In this example, theaugmentation structures 94 are walls that extend perpendicular to thechannel bottom 40 and the sides offins 92. Thefins 92 extend fromadjacent plate portions 78 and include augmentation features 94. - Referring to
Figure 10 , another example augmentation structure is agroove 96 disposed in thefins 92 and also may be provided in the channel bottoms within thespaces 90. Thegrooves 96 can be disposed much like thewalls 94 illustrated in the previous figure. Thegrooves 96 can be provided on either outer or inner surfaces of theplate assembly - The
example plate assemblies plate assemblies cast plate assemblies - The disclosed examples of a cast plate assembly include augmentation structures on any surface to disrupt laminar thermal flow to enhance thermal transfer.
- Although an example embodiment has been disclosed, a worker of ordinary skill in this art would recognize that certain modifications would come within the scope of this disclosure. For that reason, the following claims should be studied to determine the scope and content of this disclosure.
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- A cast plate heat exchanger assembly (10) comprising:
a cast plate (12; 70) including a plate portion (78) defining a plurality of internal passages (34; 72), a plurality of fin portions (36; 92) extending from the plate portion (78), and first augmentation structures (42; 46; 48; 50; 52; 54; 56; 58; 60; 62; 94; 96) disposed on surfaces of the fin portions (36; 92) for conditioning cooling airflow (20) to enhance transfer of thermal energy. - The heat exchanger assembly as recited in claim 1, including a channel bottom (40) bounded by at least two of the plurality of fin portions (36; 92), wherein the first augmentation structures (42...96) are further disposed on the channel bottom (40).
- The heat exchanger assembly as recited in claim 2, wherein the first augmentation structures (42...96) are disposed on both the channel bottom (40) and sides (44) of the fin portions (36; 92).
- The heat exchanger assembly as recited in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the plurality of internal passages (34; 72) comprise second augmentation structures (86) that are an integral part of the plate portion (78).
- The heat exchanger assembly as recited in claim 4, wherein at least one of the first augmentation structures (42...96) and the second augmentation structures (86) comprise trip strips.
- The heat exchanger assembly as recited in claim 5, wherein the trip strips are orientated in one of an angled pattern, a chevron patter and a w-shaped pattern.
- The heat exchanger assembly as recited in claim 4, 5 or 6, wherein at least one of the first augmentation structures (42...96) and the second augmentation structures (86) comprise one of dimples, depressions and pedestals.
- The heat exchanger assembly as recited in any preceding claim, including an inlet manifold (14) and an outlet manifold (16) disposed on opposite ends of the cast plate (12; 70) and in fluid communication with the plurality of internal passages (34; 72), wherein at least one of the inlet manifold (14) and the outlet manifold (16) include augmentation structures.
- The heat exchanger assembly as recited in any preceding claim, wherein the plate portion (12; 70), the fin portions (36; 92) and the first augmentation features (42... 96) are portions of a single unitary part.
- A method of assembling a cast plate heat exchanger (10) according to claim 1 comprising:forming a cast plate (12, 70) including a plate portion (78) defining a plurality of internal passages (34; 72);forming a plurality of fin portions (36; 92) extending from the plate portion (78); andforming first augmentation structures (42...96) disposed on surfaces of the fin portions (36; 92) for conditioning cooling airflow (20) to enhance transfer of thermal energy.
- The method as recited in claim 10, wherein the plate portion (78), plurality of fin portions (36; 92) and first augmentation features (42...96) are formed as single unitary cast structure.
- The method as recited in claim 10 or 11, including forming a channel bottom (40) bounded by at least two of the plurality of fin portions (36; 92) and forming the first augmentation structures (42...96) to be disposed on the channel bottom (40); and
optionally, including forming the first augmentation structures (42...96) on both the channel bottom (40) and sides (44) of the fin portions (36; 92). - The method as recited in claim 10, 11 or 12, including forming second augmentation structures (86) on walls of the plurality of internal passages (34; 72).
- The method as recited in claim 13, including forming at least one of the first augmentation structures (42...96) and the second augmentation structures (86) as trip strips, wherein the trip strips are formed in an orientation as one of an angled pattern, a chevron patter and a w-shaped pattern; and/or
including forming at least one of the first augmentation structures (42... 96) and the second augmentation structures (86) as one of dimples, depressions and pedestals. - The method as recited in any preceding claim, including forming augmentation structures on at least one of an inlet manifold (14) and an outlet manifold (16) and attaching the inlet manifold (14) and outlet manifold (16) to opposite ends of the plate portion (78) in fluid communication with the plurality of internal passages (34; 72).
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